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13 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024 by irishbillsports

13 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will travel to Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

13 games ago – Niceville 35, Navarre 14 (2022)

Niceville…7 14 7 7 – 35
Navarre…7 0 7 0 – 14

Stars of the Game
Offense – Jadon Reese – 2 receptions, 53 yards, TD
Defense – Connor Black – 14 tackles, 3 QBH; Andre Spence – 11 tackles; Joshua Wilson – 10 tackles; Trey Bragg – 10 tackles

13th win in school history – Navarre 38, Walton 13 (2001)

The Raiders won their second straight game after dropping the season opener to Charles Henderson (AL), 28-13.

Raiders that have worn #13
WR Tommy Correa – Class of 2016
WR/P Brandon Marquis – Class of 2018
WR Devin Grotke – Class of 2022
PK Tyler Daniell – Class of 2025
PK Jack Beyer – Class of 2027

Statistics that involve #13
13 – rushing touchdowns in a season/career – Zack Cook (2001)
13 – receptions in a game – Chris Weaver (2007) – Navarre Record
13 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Michael Pettus (2007)
13 – touchdown passes in a season/career – Andrew Rieves (2012)
13 – receiving touchdowns in a career – Gatlin Casey (2012-13) – 4th All-Time
13 – tackles for loss in a season – Christian Gill (2013)
13 – tackles for loss in a season – Anthony Miller (2015)
13 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Hasaan Williams (2015)
13 – wins against an opponent – Pensacola Catholic (1998 – 2022)
13 – playoff wins (Coach Lashley-2 & Coach Walls-11)
13 – touchdowns in a season – Eddie Love Jr (2022)
13 – touchdowns in a season – Jadon Reese (2022)

The Raiders have scored 13 points in a game on 13 different occasions.

Navarre is 7-6 in their last 13 games.

14 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 9, 2024 by irishbillsports

14 days (2 weeks) to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

14 games ago – Navarre 28, Gulf Breeze 24 (2022)

Navarre…0 7 14 7 – 28
Gulf Breeze…7 3 7 7 – 24

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 14-21, 244 yards, 2 TDs, rushing TD; Terence Marshall – 8 receptions, 183 yards, TD
Defense – Joshua Wilson – 9 tackles, sack

14th win in school history – Navarre 32, Bay 20 (2001)

The Raiders won the first meeting between these two teams. This was their second win of the season, which led to their first 5-win season in school history. The 2001 season was the last for Head Coach Danny Williams, who finished with a 12-18 record.

Raiders that have worn #14
RB Hasaan Williams – Class of 2016 – serving in U.S. Air Force
WR Quinn Caballero – Class of 2019 – played at Charleston Southern (SC) & East Tennessee State (TN)
WR Trent Hall – Class of 2022
WR Connor Hamblin – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #14
14 – wins against an opponent – Milton (2000-23)
14 – games against an opponent – Niceville (2010-23)
14 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Frank Willis (1999)
14 – tackles for loss in a career – Brandon Williams (2001-02)
14 – sacks in a career – Andrew Garcia (2008-10)
14 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Chris Williams (2018)
14 – tackles for loss in a season – Grady Kelly (2020)
14 – touchdowns in a career – Eddie Love Jr (2021-22)
14 – points scored in a season – Zavier Hamilton (2022)
14 – big hits in a season – Ez Gaska (2023)

The Raiders have scored 14 points in a game on 14 different occasions.

Navarre is 8-6 in their last 14 games.

15 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 8, 2024 by irishbillsports

15 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

15 games ago – Navarre 23, Pace 21 (2022)

With Connor Mathews making his first start, filling in for the injured Eddie Love Jr, the Raiders didn’t miss a beat as they moved to 3-0 in District play, taking down the Patriots for the 13th straight time.

Pace…7 7 0 7 – 21
Navarre…7 9 7 0 – 23

Stars of the Game
Offense – Connor Matthews – 22 carries, 198 yards, 10 yards receiving; Jadon Reese – 2 TD receptions
Defense – Connor Black – 11 tackles, interception

15th win in school history – Navarre 28, Crestview 21 (2001)

This was the first time the Raiders played against the Bulldogs, Navarre leads the overall series, 12-7.

Raiders that have worn #15
Chris Watson – Class of 2001
Zach Silvey – Class of 2002
DB Nick Feilner – Class of 2004
WR Donte’ Rome – Class of 2007 – played at South Alabama
PK Steven Householder – Class of 2011
WR Marquis Hagewood – Class of 2012
RB/WR Dwayne Walls – Class of 2013
QB Sage Chambers – Class of 2018
WR Zach Simpson – Class of 2019
DB Chase Moses – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #15
15 – wins against an opponent – Pace (2000-23)
15 – touchdown passes in a season – Zach Cook (2001)
15 – touchdown passes in a career – Colton Kane (2010)
15 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Hasaan Williams (2014-15)
15 – touchdown receptions in a season – Dante Wright (2017) – School Record
15 – touchdown passes in a season – Marlon Courtney III (2019)
15 – receptions in a season – Chase Richardson (2021)
15 – solo tackles in a season – Jaden Moon (2021)
15 – tackles in a game – Andre Spence (2022)
15 – tackles in a game – Vinny Villanova (2023)
15.5 – tackle points in a season – Cooper Black (2023)

The Raiders have scored 15 points in a game on three different occasions.

2002 – Woodham 22, Navarre 15
2005 – Navarre 15, University Christian 6
2014 – Choctaw 25, Navarre 15

Navarre is 9-6 in their last 15 games.

16 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 7, 2024 by irishbillsports

16 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

16 games ago – Navarre 34, Milton 27 (2022)

The was the fifth straight that the Raiders put up at least 34 points in a game as they held on in their District match-up with their Santa Rosa County foe.

Milton…7 6 7 7 – 27
Navarre…12 0 15 7 – 34

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 12-19, 175 yards, 2 TDs, 66 yards rushing; Eddie Love Jr – 10 carries, 149 yards, TD; Jadon Reese – 7 receptions, 68 yards, 2 TDs. 2-pt conv
Defense – Andre Spence – 15 tackles; Dwayne Clark Jr – 10 tackles, CF, FR; Connor Black – 10 tackles
Special Teams – Terence Marshall – 74-yard kickoff return, TD

16th win in school history – Navarre 41, Gulf Shores AL 7 (2001)

This was the last meeting between these two teams, with Navarre winning both games by a combined score of 95-7. Gulf Shores is now a football power in the State of Alabama.

Raiders that have worn #16
WR Bryant Watson – Class of 2014
DB Ryan Diamco – Class of 2016 – serving in U.S. Air Force
WR Jacob White – Class of 2017
WR Ben Scharron – Class of 2018
PK Kevin Taich – Class of 2019
WR Jayln Wilson – Class of 2020
WR Michael Cook – Class of 2021
DB Bryce Moore – Class of 2025

Statistics that involve #16
16 – wins against an opponent – Gulf Breeze (2000-23)
16 – games played against an opponent – Choctaw (2000-22)
16 – games played against an opponent – Fort Walton Beach (2003-22)
16 – assisted tackles in a season – Michael Sandle (2013)
16 – assisted tackles in a season – Grady Kelly (2020)
16 – solo tackles in a season – Marvin Sacdalan (2021)
16 – solo tackles in a season – Levron McKinnie (2021)
16 – assisted tackles in a season – Connor Black (2022)
16 – assisted tackles in a season – Landon Mentzler (2022)
16 – solo tackles in a season – Tyrell Marshall (2022)
16 – assisted tackles in a season – Dom Cunningham (2023)
16 – assisted tackles in a season – Tyrell Marshall (2023)

The Raiders have scored 16 points in a game on two occasions.

2015 – Navarre 16, Choctaw 14
2020 – Navarre 16, Andalusia (AL) 14

Navarre is 10-6 in their last 16 games.

17 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 7, 2024August 6, 2024 by irishbillsports

17 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

17 games ago – Navarre 38, Mosley 35 (2022)

Taylor Gardner drills a 32-yard FG with four seconds left in a come from behind victory. This came after the Raiders converted a fourth and 16 on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Hunter Pfeister to Eddie Love Jr.

Navarre…7 14 7 10 – 38
Mosley…13 7 7 8 – 35

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 224 yards passing, 2 TDs; Eddie Love Jr – 32 carries, 200 yards, TD, 24-yard TD reception; Jaden Reese – 6 receptions, 113 yards
Defense – Dante Core – 8 solo tackles; Mack Smith – 2 sacks; Andre Spence – 25-yard interception return, TD
Special Teams – Taylor Gardner – 3-4 XPs, 1-1 FGs (32 yard GW): Terence Marshall – 90-yard kickoff return, TD

17th win in school history – Arlington Country Day 22, Navarre 13 (2002)

Arlington…7 7 0 8 – 22
Navarre…0 0 0 13 – 13

The Apaches won the game on the scoreboard, but unfortunately, they played an ineligible player, and the Raiders were awarded the victory (box score is attached).

Raiders that have worn #17
QB Robby Miller – Class of 2013
WR John Graczyk – Class of 2014 – serving in U.S. Air Force
DB Zack Hamm – Class of 2016
WR Anthony Vega – Class of 2017
WR Anthony Brockum – Class of 2019
WR Chris Bridges – Class of 2021
WR Esai Gonzales – Class of 2022
PK Taylor Gardner – Class of 2023
WR Easton Gross – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #17
17 – touchdown passes in a season – Austin Grimm (2007)
17 – takeaways in a career (11 interceptions/6 fumble recoveries) – Nick Benton (2010-12) – Navarre Record
17 – touchdown passes in a season – Dusty Jones (2011)
17 – solo tackles in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2021)
17 – solo tackles in a season – Mack Smith (2021)
17 – solo tackles in a season – Kiohne Moso (2021)
17 – assisted tackles in a season – Trey Bragg (2022)
17 – solo tackles in a season – Zavier Hamilton (2022)
17 – receptions in a season – Nate Hanson (2023)

The Raiders have scored 17 points in a game on five different occasions (4-1).

2006 – Navarre 17, Florida High 7
2013 – Navarre 17, Crestview 14
2016 – Navarre 17, Escambia 13
2020 – Navarre 17, Pace 7
2023 – Pine Forest 40, Navarre 17

Navarre is 11-6 in their last 17 games.

18 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 by irishbillsports

18 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

18 games ago – Navarre 38, Leon 7 (2022)

Raiders improve to 4-1 on the season.

Leon…0 7 0 0 – 7
Navarre…14 7 10 7 – 38

Stars of the Game
Offense – Eddie Love Jr – 16 carries, 181 yards, TD, 22-yard TD reception
Defense – Dwayne Clark Jr – 10 tackles, 2 TFL; Kiohne Moso – 6 tackles, 2 sacks
Special Teams – Taylor Gardner – 5-5 XPs, 1-1 FGs (28)

18th win in school history – Navarre 38, Walton 15 (2002)

Navarre beat Walton for the second straight year and lead the overall series, 4-1. The only loss came against the Braves in 1999 (62-29).

Raiders that have worn #18
RB Jaquil Johnson – Class of 2014
PK Luke Morton – Class of 2015
TE Tyler Rebber – Class of 2017 – played baseball at Mobile University (AL)
WR Ryan Bavis – Class of 2023
DB Jacob Weaver – Class of 2024
WR Logan Pope – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #18
18 – assisted tackles in a career – Josh Nicdao (2006-07)
18 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Michael Pettus (2007-09)
18 – points scored in a game – Jordan Leggett (2012)
18 – sacks in a career – Christian Gill (2011-13) – 3rd All-Time
18 – points scored in a game – Matthew Webb (2014)
18 – points scored in a game – Hasaan Williams (2015)
18 – points scored in a game – Michael Carter (3x – 2014-16)
18 – sacks in a career – Xavier Fernandez (2014-16) – 3rd All-Time
18 – points scored in a game – Dante Wright (2x – 2017)
18 – sacks in a season – Grady Kelly (2019) – Navarre Record
18 – assisted tackles in a season – Joshua Wilson (2022)
18 – solo tackles in a season – Isaac Cole (2022)
18 – points scored in a game – Jadon Reese (2022)
18 – points scored in a game – Terence Marshall (2023)
18 – points scored in a game – Connor Mathews (4x – 2023)

The Raiders have scored 18 points in a game only on one occasion.

2008 – Navarre 18, Gulf Breeze 9

Navarre is 12-6 in their last 18 games.

19 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 4, 2024 by irishbillsports

19 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

19 games ago – Navarre 38, Tate 20 (2022)

The Raiders attained their first District win of the season.

Navarre…7 0 28 3 – 38
Tate…0 8 6 6 – 20

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 8-15, 140 yards, TD; Eddie Love Jr – 13 carries, 197 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Dwayne Clark Jr – 10 tackles, TFL, ½ sack
Special Teams – Taylor Gardner – 3-3 XPs, 40-yard FG

19th win in school history – Navarre 21, Gulf Breeze 13 (2002)

The Raiders registered one in the win column as they halted their five-game losing streak. This was the first-ever win against the Dolphins in the series. Navarre leads the overall series, 16-9.

Raiders that have worn #19
LB Teddy Harrell – Class of 2016
RB Tevin “TJ” Peltier – Class of 2021
LB Landon Mentzler – Class of 2023
QB Travis Lowe – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #19
19 – rushing touchdowns in a career – Frank Willis (1999-2001)
19 – touchdown passes in a career – Dusty Jones (2009-11)
19 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Jay Warren (2010)
19 – touchdown passes in a season – Matthew Webb (2014)
19 – tackles for loss in a season – Anthony Miller (2014) – 3rd All-Time
19 – solo tackles in a season – Jay Klosinski (2014)
19 – solo tackles in a season – Lee Jones (2015)
19 – assisted tackles in a career – Dante Wright (2016-18)
19 – solo tackles in a season – Mitchell Hunt (2017)
19 – touchdown passes in a season – Marlon Courtney III (2018)
19 – assisted tackles in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2018)
19 – solo tackles in a season – Sebastian Melendez (2019)
19 – assisted tackles in a season – Dom Cunningham (2022)
19 – touchdown passes in a season – Hunter Pfeister (2022) – tied 2nd All-Time

The Raiders have scored 19 points in a game on three different occasions:

2000 – Choctaw 44, Navarre 19
2012 – Navarre 19, Pace 13
2013 – Navarre 19, Milton 0

Navarre is 13-6 in their last 19 games.

20 Days to Kickoff – Navarre Raiders

August 3, 2024August 3, 2024 by irishbillsports

20 days to kickoff of the 2024 Florida High School football season as the Navarre Raiders will travel to take on Catholic on 23 Aug 2024.

20 games ago – Navarre 37, Rickards 6 (2022)

Navarre went on the road and played on the blue turf in a steady downpour and dominated Rickards.

Navarre…7 24 6 0 – 37
Rickards…0 0 6 0 – 6

Stars of the Game
Offense – Hunter Pfeister – 8-14, 139 yards, 3 TDs; Eddie Love Jr – 22 carries, 96 yards, TD; Jadon Reese – 2 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TDs
Defense – Joshua Wilson – 6 tackles; Dwayne Clark Jr – 15-yard fumble return, TD
Special Teams – Taylor Gardner – 4-4 XPs, 1-1 FGs (35)

20th win in school history – Navarre 36, Northview 8 (2002)

This was the last time that the Raiders would play the Chiefs. The overall series is tied at 2-2.

Raiders that have worn #20
Anthony Byrne – Class of 2000 – first graduating class
RB/DB Patrick Hess – Class of 2004
DB Sam Harton – Class of 2007
WR Joel Beauchemin – Class of 2011
WR Gunner Casey – Class of 2012
LB Kody Kelley – Class of 2013
WR Quentin Randolph – Class of 2015
– National Champ at University of West Florida
– currently playing with the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League
LB Nolan Garrett – Class of 2018
RB Joseph Simmons – Class of 2021
RB Dexter Jefferson – Class of 2023
DB Landon Johns – Class of 2026

Statistics that involve #20:
20 – points scored in a game – 10 times (1998-2022)
20 – rushing touchdowns in a season – Dwayne Carter (2010) – 4^th All-Time
20 – touchdown receptions in a career – Brad Leggett (2009-11) – tied for 2^nd All-Time
20 – total touchdowns in a career – Brad Leggett (2009-11)
20 – tackles for loss in a career – Christian Gill (2011-13)
20 – completions in a game – Caine Adamson (2016)
20 – solo tackles in a season – Jordan Jefferson (2017)
20 – touchdown passes in a season – Sage Chambers (2017) – Navarre Record
20 – completions in a game – Marlon Courtney III (2018)
20 – solo tackles in a season – Dante Wright (2018)
20 – solo tackles in a season – Grady Kelly (2020)
20 – assisted tackles in a season – Andre Spence (2022)
20 – assisted tackles in a season – Isaac Cole (2022)
20 – completions in a game – vs. Creekside (Playoffs) – Hunter Pfeister (2022)
20 – touchdown receptions in a career – Terence Marshall (2021-23) – tied for 2^ndAll-time
20 – total tackles in a game vs. Mosley – Vinny Villanova (2023)
20 – total tackles in a game vs. Mosley – Andre Spence (2023)
20 – assisted tackles in a season – Braxton Barr (2023)
20 – solo tackles in a season – Braxton Barr (2023)

The Raiders have scored 20 points in a game on 12 different occasions, with a record of 6-6 in those games.

Navarre is 13-7 in their last 20 games.

2024 Schedule – Wewahitchka Gators

August 2, 2024 by irishbillsports

2024 Schedule – Wewahitchka Gators
Head Coach – Adam Edwards

23 Aug – vs. Graceville
30 Aug – vs. Branford
6 Sep – vs. Vernon *
13 Sep – Open
20 Sep – vs. Jefferson Co.
27 Sep – @ Cottondale
4 Oct – vs. Liberty Co. *
11 Oct – vs. Franklin Co. *
18 Oct – @ FAMU DRS
25 Oct – @ Jay
1 Nov – vs. Central

* Denotes District Game

Helmet courtesy of FloridaHSFootball.com.

2024 Schedule – North Bay Haven Buccaneers

August 3, 2024August 2, 2024 by irishbillsports

2024 Schedule – North Bay Haven Buccaneers
Head Coach – Thomas Elliott (1st Year)

23 Aug – vs. Freeport
30 Aug – @ North Florida Christian
6 Sep – @ Bay
13 Sep – @ Jefferson Co.
20 Sep – @ Baker
27 Sep – Open
4 Oct – @ Marianna *
11 Oct – vs, Rutherford *
18 Oct – Open
25 Oct – @ Bozeman *
1 Nov – vs. Sneads

* Denotes District Game

Helmet courtesy of FloridaHSFootball.com.